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DoorDash launched a season-long rewards program called 'Don't Fan for Free' tied to college football, aiming to capture fan engagement and order frequency during the 2026 season.
AI is collapsing the cost of labor-intensive consulting work (prime cost optimization) — operators should expect faster, cheaper tools for operational diagnostics.
A lettuce recall involving Taco Bell and Taylor Farms this summer illustrates how restaurants can unknowingly distribute contaminated products sourced from suppliers, underscoring the need for robust
Fast-casual and quick-service chains are adding shrimp to limited-service menus as a protein option perceived as cost-effective and adaptable across cuisines.
Gen Restaurant Group is considering a $100M offer for its BBQ chain, potentially freeing capital to shift toward consumer packaged goods with lower development costs.
Gen Korean BBQ is considering selling all 59 of its restaurants in a roughly $100 million transaction, potentially shifting the brand toward retail operations.
Taco Bell is navigating a Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from supplier Taylor, underscoring that restaurants need robust recall protocols even when suppliers bear primary responsibility for con
The article explores how merchants integrating multiple payment processors often struggle to achieve meaningful performance improvements, suggesting that technical connectivity alone may be insufficie
Congressman Nadler and Representative Frost have called for an antitrust investigation into Sysco's $29.1 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot, citing concerns that the deal could raise costs for r
Restaurant brands are increasingly using AI and location data to refine site selection, marketing, and loyalty programs, reflecting broader shifts in how operators approach foot-traffic strategy in a
The Scream Truck is positioning itself for franchise expansion by adding brand partnership revenue opportunities alongside its ice cream operations.
Sysco reported record fiscal 2026 sales of $84.6 billion and announced a $29.1 billion acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, signaling aggressive consolidation in the food-service distribution market
KFC and Taco Bell's chief technologist is deploying AI and automation tools across the brands' combined restaurant footprint, signaling restaurant operators' continued investment in labor-augmenting t
GoTo Foods partnered with Favor, H-E-B's delivery platform, to expand delivery across five of its brands in 550 Texas locations, signaling a shift toward leveraging regional logistics partners to opti
Burger King is being called the hottest chain in America while Salad and Go shuttered all locations; major QSR chains including McDonald's and Wendy's reported quarterly earnings.
Burger King gained attention as a top performer while Salad and Go shut down all locations; meanwhile major chains including McDonald's and Wendy's released quarterly earnings.
Wheat, sugar, and cocoa prices jumped in August due to war, weather, and supply chain disruptions, signaling potential food cost pressures for restaurant operators in the near term.
Owner, a restaurant tech platform, raised $240 million to expand its AI-powered technology and marketing services.
Two beverage chains—7 Brew and Dutch Bros—are competing in a court-supervised auction for bankrupt Salad and Go's closed locations, with Dutch Bros having initially offered $105 million.
New research shows GLP-1 adoption is dynamic and varies significantly by restaurant, with men representing an underappreciated user segment—signaling that chains may need to recalibrate their assumpti
A PAR e-book reports that roughly one-third of restaurant operators are using AI as an analytical tool rather than just for reporting, suggesting a shift toward more interactive data exploration in re
New IRS overtime rules now require employers to report eligible overtime compensation on employee W-2 forms, signaling a shift in how restaurant payroll documentation will need to be handled.
AI adoption in restaurant kitchens is accelerating beyond transaction-focused systems, though many operators remain uncertain about specific operational applications.
Wonder and Serve Robotics are expanding autonomous delivery through Grubhub to Chicago, Los Angeles, and Alexandria, Virginia, signaling growing adoption of robotic fulfillment in restaurant order log
AI discussions have become ubiquitous among restaurant executives across marketing, operations, labor, and guest experience functions, suggesting the industry has moved past early skepticism to treati
Congress has passed the Common Cents Act, which establishes rounding guidelines for penny phase-out, building on a Trump administration executive order from 2025.
Multiple immigration bills are advancing at state and federal levels, creating uncertainty for restaurant operators about labor availability and compliance requirements.
Swig secured a 38-unit franchise agreement with a group of operators in the Kansas City metro area, signaling confidence in the brand's expansion potential in the Midwest.
A Harris Poll report suggests Gen Z's preference for affordable, wellness-focused 'soft socializing' over alcohol-centric nightlife creates an opportunity for restaurants to shift formats and capture
US restaurant sales increased despite fewer dine-in visits, suggesting operators shifted successfully toward off-premise channels or adjusted their business models.
Restaurants facing sustained inflation across food, labor, and operations cannot rely on pricing alone; back-of-house optimization alongside menu strategy may help preserve margins.
The Flying Biscuit Café, an Atlanta-born breakfast-and-lunch brand, has signed a lease in Raleigh, North Carolina, expanding its footprint through a franchise partner who already operates three locati
Wonder acquired Salt Hank's, Uber exited its Serve delivery platform, and Qu Foods hired Paul Rubin—three separate moves signaling ongoing consolidation and leadership shifts in restaurant technology
Wonder acquired another New York City restaurant brand, while Qu, Uber, Serve, Palona, and MarginEdge made executive and funding moves.
U.S. lawmakers Nadler and Frost have called for an antitrust review of Sysco's proposed acquisition of Restaurant Depot, signaling regulatory scrutiny of consolidation among major foodservice distribu
Consumers now evaluate restaurants against a broader competitive set including grocers and convenience stores, choosing based on specific meal needs rather than dining category alone.
Uber and Zipline have partnered to offer drone delivery through Uber Eats in the US, signaling the company's continued push to expand delivery methods beyond traditional courier networks.
Restaurant Brands reported steady Q2 results with Burger King and international markets as growth drivers, signaling continued execution across its multi-brand portfolio.
India's food-safety regulator (FSSAI) has conducted raids on restaurants and quick-commerce platforms, signaling heightened enforcement scrutiny in the sector.
Restaurant traffic has recovered following a Cyclospora outbreak.
Bank of America credit-card data shows younger and lower-income consumers are increasing restaurant spending, with independent restaurants capturing more of that growth than chains.
Bounteous and Deliverect have partnered to enhance first-party digital ordering capabilities.
Yum! Brands appointed a director to its Audit Committee and highlighted AI automation gains in delivery and inventory across its brands, signaling management confidence in technology-driven operationa
A joint DoorDash and SevenRooms industry report suggests that while restaurants invest significantly in visibility, converting discovered diners depends on what happens in the moments they first engag
Starbucks and Dunkin' have moved their fall menu launches earlier, with other brands rolling out pumpkin spice offerings in a trend toward extended seasonal promotions—signaling operators should weigh
Restaurant operators face cost pressures from food and labor inflation while managing food safety concerns and adapting to shifting diner behavior linked to GLP-1 medication use, creating a complex op
Operators are increasingly favoring second-generation restaurant spaces over ground-up builds, valuing lower costs, faster openings, and reduced risk.
Planned 2026 restaurant openings span a mix of formats—from compact quick-service to casual and upscale—contradicting the prevailing narrative that smaller footprints and reduced dine-in capacity defi
A Nutritics report finds that 71 percent of diners say they would visit a restaurant more often if allergen information were clearer, signaling that transparent allergen labeling could be a competitiv
Revenue Management Solutions' Q2 2026 consumer report examines how restaurant guests are responding to pricing changes and adjusting value expectations across different segment types.
